Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Caramel Chocolate Crunch Bars with layers of crispy rice cereal, creamy caramel, and rich chocolate. These no-bake bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
Crispy Rice Cereal Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
Caramel Layer:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (11 oz) caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- Flaky sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Crispy Rice Cereal Layer: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave. Stir in 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal until coated. Press mixture into the pan.
- Create Caramel Layer: Melt caramel candies with heavy cream in the microwave until smooth. Pour caramel over the cereal layer.
- Make Chocolate Layer: Melt milk chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon butter until smooth. Stir in remaining cereal. Spread over the caramel layer. Garnish with sea salt if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into bars and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Try dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
